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January 2010

01/24/2010

Company Urges Homeowners to Get an Inspection to See If Poor Drainage May Be Damaging Their Home Foundation

LOS ANGELES: Julian Construction (www.julianconstruction.com), a construction company in the Los Angeles area that specializes in foundation repair, is urging LA area homeowners to get a foundation inspection for their homes after the record breaking rains that have been dumped on the Southland over the last week.

Julian Construction founder Julian De La Torre stated “Over the last week we have seen rains like we rarely ever see in Los Angeles. As we dry out after the deluge, we should think about a part of our homes that can be adversely affected by water – namely our home foundations. Poorly designed water drainage can cause damage to a home foundation or cause settling of the ground underneath the foundation. A foundation inspection can identify if there is any problems, and also see if there are any measures needed to protect your home against the next earthquake that will hit Los Angeles. So after big rains like we just had, it’s a great idea to get that home foundation inspected. Since your home is probably your biggest investment, it makes good sense to protect it.”

Julian De La Torre has been doing earthquake retrofitting since the early 1990s and has personally worked on over 6,600 homes in Southern California. With this unmatched experience in the substructure areas of a home, Julian formed Julian Construction in 2001 with the goal of making safer homes, apartments and commercial properties throughout Southern California.

His partner Shawn Kyles has inspected over 15,000 structures, working with both engineering firms and local departments of building and safety, and is an expert in foundation repair and house bolting. Julian Construction owns its own company and is built on a “no middlemen” model - no salesmen, no subcontractors. When you work with Julian Construction you get the principals of the company and workers of Julian Construction under your home. The result is the highest quality work at affordable prices. They can be contacted by phone at 323 733-3377, by fax at 323 733-4477 or via their website, www.julianconstruction.com.

01/22/2010

Company Urges Homeowners to Commemortate 16th Anniversary of Northridge Earthquake by Getting More Prepared for Next Big Shake

LOS ANGELES: Julian Construction (www.julianconstruction.com), a construction company in the Los Angeles area that specializes in foundation repair, is urging LA area homeowners to get a foundation inspection to commemorate the 16th anniversary of the Northridge earthquake, which just passed on January 17th.

Julian Construction founder Julian De La Torre stated “On January 17, 1994, the devastating Northridge earthquake struck the city of Los Angeles. At 6.7 on the Richter scale, the earthquake destroyed thousands of homes, caused 75 deaths and over 9,000 injuries. Nearly $20 billion dollars were estimated in damages to the city, including apartment buildings which were split into two, collapsed homes, broken sidewalks and driveways, and many other serious ramifications in several neighboring cities. In California, earthquakes pose a constant threat, essentially since much of California resides on an active fault. Therefore, in order to ensure the safety of your home, loved ones, and precious belongings, it is imperative to reinforce your structures, a sort of ‘earthquake proofing’ insurance. That’s why we are urging people to get a free inspection of their home foundation, to see if any steps are needed to prepare your home for the next big quake. Since your home is probably your biggest investment, it makes good sense to protect it.”

Julian De La Torre has been doing earthquake retrofitting since the early 1990s and has personally worked on over 6,600 homes in Southern California. With this unmatched experience in the substructure areas of a home, Julian formed Julian Construction in 2001 with the goal of making safer homes, apartments and commercial properties throughout Southern California.

His partner Shawn Kyles has inspected over 15,000 structures, working with both engineering firms and local departments of building and safety, and is an expert in foundation repair and house bolting. Julian Construction owns its own company and is built on a “no middlemen” model - no salesmen, no subcontractors. When you work with Julian Construction you get the principals of the company and workers of Julian Construction under your home. The result is the highest quality work at affordable prices. They can be contacted by phone at 323 733-3377, by fax at 323 733-4477 or via their website, www.julianconstruction.com.

01/13/2010

On January 17, 1994, the devastating Northridge earthquake struck the city of Los Angeles, California. At a shattering momentum of 6.7, the earthquake destroyed thousands of homes, caused 75 deaths and over 9,000 injuries. Nearly $20 billion dollars were estimated in damages to the city, including apartment buildings which were split into two, collapsed homes, broken sidewalks and driveways, and many other serious ramifications in several neighboring cities.

Damage reached as far as 85 miles away from the epicenter, leaving much of the San Fernando Valley in ruins. As a result the real estate market took a negative downturn, creating added economic distress for those affected.

In California, earthquakes pose a constant threat, essentially since much of California resides on a active fault. Therefore, in order to ensure the safety of your home, loved ones, and precious belongings, it is imperative to reinforce your structures, a sort of “earthquake proofing” insurance.

Julian De la Torre of Julian Construction Inc. has been reinforcing, retrofitting and house bolting homes since the early 1990’s, aiding in the prevention of earthquake damages for thousands of homes. “Julian Construction Inc. specializes in foundation bolting and the bracing of cripple walls (short stud walls between the floor and foundation of some houses) by using structural-grade plywood which, if needed, provides greater resistance to earthquakes”(http://www.julianconstruction.com).

By taking these steps, along with proper floor securing measures, you can better equip your home with the strength to fight these extreme disasters. The Northridge earthquake left a lasting impression on those who endured its wrath and yet, much of the damage could have been avoided if these properties had been properly retrofitted. Therefore it seems only sensible to take such precautions as a resident in California.

Many believe the next “big one” is on its way, which stresses the importance of taking proper safety measures before the next disaster takes your home, or your life. And when it comes to the safety of your loved ones and home, it is important to choose an expert. Founders of Julian Construction have been in the business of securing homes for over 20 years, and when you work with this company, you are working to the best. January 17, marks the anniversary of this disparaging catastrophe, and to start off the New Year, it’s only logical to prepare for the future.

Brittany Kyles is a former intern at a popular newspaper in Santa Barbara and is now perusing her MA in journalism. Her father Shawn Kyles is an expert in foundation repair and house bolting, and is a partner in Julian Construction (http://www.julianconstruction.com) located in Los Angeles. Shawn has inspected over 15,000 structures, working with both engineering firms and local departments of building and safety. Julian Construction can be contacted by phone at 323-733-3377. The company’s blog is http://julianconstruction.typepad.com/